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How far is Columbus, GA, from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport) is 795 miles / 1279 kilometers / 691 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Columbus (CSG) is 987 miles / 1588 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 38 minutes.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Columbus Metropolitan Airport

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795
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691
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Distance from Buffalo to Columbus

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buffalo to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 794.678 miles
  • 1278.910 kilometers
  • 690.556 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 795.527 miles
  • 1280.276 kilometers
  • 691.294 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Buffalo to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Columbus Metropolitan Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.

What is the time difference between Buffalo and Columbus?

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Columbus.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG)

On average, flying from Buffalo to Columbus generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 296 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Buffalo to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG).

Airport information

Origin Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City: Buffalo, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUF
ICAO Code: KBUF
Coordinates: 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″W
Destination Columbus Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbus, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CSG
ICAO Code: KCSG
Coordinates: 32°30′58″N, 84°56′20″W